Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 06-07-2024 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

1. It is a national standard body that is responsible for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods.
2. It is a founding member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
3. Stainless steel and aluminium utensils produced in India are mandated to be in conformity with BIS.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

2) Consider the following statements with respect to Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

1. It aims at equitable funding and democratisation of resources in research and academics.
2. It is led by Governing Board with Prime Minister being the ex-officio President of the Board.
3. Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has been subsumed under it.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to Beki River

1. It is a tributary of the River Brahmaputra.
2. Manas National park and wildlife sanctuary is located in the region of Beki River.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

4) Consider the following statements with respect to Palm Trees

1. It is suitable for the soil that has thorough drainage yet has capacity to retain optimum moisture.
2. It is endemic to Asia.
3. It act as natural conductors during lightning strikes and prevent loss of lives.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

5) Bustillos Lagoon, sometimes seen in the news recently, is situated at?